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Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,910

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $11,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,219

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $9,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,585 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $37,606 $24,443 $26,762
Floor mats 225    
All-weather floor mats 200 140 140
Remote start 499    
Cargo net 49    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 90    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Leather Package   1,250  
Navigation system   495 495
Cargo mat   80 80
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Floor mats 140    
All-weather floor mats 120 123 123
Remote start 310    
Cargo net 32    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Leather Package   1,100  
Navigation system   436 436
Cargo mat   70 70
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Options (change) 1,063 4,490 4,855
Options (change) 659 3,951 4,272
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $42,533 $30,910 $34,000
Total Invoice $39,150 $29,219 $31,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,773
Model Year201520152015
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$42,533$30,910$34,000
Adjustments for Features-2,3450-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,188$30,910$32,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,390
Total Invoice$39,150$29,219$31,859
Adjustments for Features-2,1580-1,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,992$29,219$30,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,047

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152015
Model4RunnerMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,295$2,950$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1580-1,593

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.8 in
Length190.2 in191.5 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height71.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested59057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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